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Find the appropriate county justice office and official contact channels. These offices have distinct roles.

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  • A district attorney prosecutes cases; a public defender provides defense services under the applicable appointment process.
  • Use the official office instructions to confirm eligibility, jurisdiction and the correct service contact.
  • Coroner and medical examiner office information does not include person-level death records or searches.

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County government · Orange

Orange County Sheriff's Office

Coroner or medical examiner

Coroner or medical examiner — official information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read the official coroner office information and contact the appropriate service unit.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Orange County coroner · Orange — coroner (opens in a new tab)

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Health Advocacy Investigations & Special Operations Command Coroner Emergency Management Investigations OC Crime Lab Operations Support & Intelligence Special Operations Patrol Operations Command North Operations Southeast Operations Southwest Operations Transit Operations Professional Ser

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Orange — coroner family property and reports (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read the coroner FAQ for property appointments, mortuary release authorization and report requests. Email report copies and transport charges are separate purposes.

Orange — reports by email after closure; separate from in-person copies

Coroner records are released only after a case is closed. You may submit a request electronically by emailing Coroner_Requests@ocsheriff.gov and reports will be returned via email at no charge.

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Orange County Sheriff's Office · Orange County Sheriff's Office — coroner information (opens in a new tab)

FAQs | Orange County California - Sheriff's Department — Actual coroner public instructions

Property held at the Coroner Facility is released by appointment only Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm excluding holidays. Please call (714) 647-7400 to make an appointment.

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Orange County District Attorney

Official county district attorney office information. Confirm the appropriate contact, jurisdiction and any appointment or representation requirements with the provider.

district attorney — official information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read the official district attorney office information and contact the appropriate service unit.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Orange County district attorney · Orange — district attorney (opens in a new tab)

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Subscribe to News Updates Submit PRA Form Contact Us © 2022 Orange County District Attorney. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy Follow Us – Search for Contact Us Central Justice Center 700 Civic Center Drive West Santa Ana, CA 92701 714-834-3952 Harbor Justice Center 4601 Jamboree Road Ne

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Orange County Probation Department

Official county probation office information. Confirm the appropriate contact, jurisdiction and any appointment or representation requirements with the provider.

probation — official information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read the official probation office information and contact the appropriate service unit.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Orange County · Orange probation (opens in a new tab)

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5 pause Text block Body WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE ORANGE COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT Media Reference Image Chief Hernandez Portrait RD2_01Btie.png A Message from the Chief Body Welcome to the Orange County Probation Department’s website. Our role is to guide transformation, uplif

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Orange County Public Defender

Official county public defender office information. Confirm the appropriate contact, jurisdiction and any appointment or representation requirements with the provider.

public defender — official information (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Read the official public defender office information and contact the appropriate service unit.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Orange County · Orange — public defender (opens in a new tab)

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nder /CivicAlerts.aspx Mission Statement The Offices of the Orange County Public Defender strive to advance a more humane and compassionate justice system by protecting the constitutional rights and freedoms of the diverse communities of Orange County through inspired, client-centered advo

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